The city of Scottsdale will host the Accessible Scottsdale Community Open House where the public can learn more about the city’s efforts to complete a self-assessment as part of updating the Scottsdale’s ADA Transition plan. The event includes two public meetings from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Presentations will begin at 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. 

The Scottsdale ADA Transition Plan evaluates the city’s buildings, programs, services, activities and communications for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The resulting plan will identify accessibility barriers and recommend strategies to address them. This is part of the city’s long-term efforts to improve accessibility and reinforce its commitment to compliance with the ADA. 

In 2025, Scottsdale staff and consultants began assessing city owned facilities, parks, trails and public areas. Residents can expect to see improvements such as accessible ramps, upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks, clearer signage and enhanced access to city programs and services. 

Community members who want to contribute to this effort can apply to join the ADA Transition Plan Advocate program. This initiative invites residents to serve as accessibility advocates and help identify physical and programmatic barriers in real time throughout the city. Advocates will play a key role in supporting Scottsdale's progress toward a more accessible environment.

Apply to be an ADA plan advocate.

Additionally, residents can offer input online at SpeakUpScottsdale.com.

Learn more about the city’s accessibility efforts and how to get involved at?ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “accessible Scottsdale”.